Limestone votive relief with a lion killing a bull and two human figures

Unknown

2nd half of the 6th century BCE · Limestone · Greek and Roman Art

Above the flat band serving as a ground line is a wild animal standing on its hind legs, only one of which touches the ground. He grips the throat of a bovid, the body of which is slightly raised.

Artist

Unknown

Date

2nd half of the 6th century BCE

Medium

Limestone

Culture

Cypriot

Department

Greek and Roman Art

Credit line

The Cesnola Collection, Purchased by subscription, 1874–76